Discipline: Architecture
Ushera is a grand gesture of impeccable aesthetics and thoughtful planning, wonderfully discreet without adjoining walls between homes. Designed to branch out in a unique fan format, the building’s façade is embraced by verdant surrounds and vertical gardens. A grand welcome awaits residents, with a porte-cochère reminiscent of a five-star hotel. Just beyond the lobby, […]
The $46M Grandstand redefines the race day experience. It is bold, modern and dynamic, with the facilities and flexibility to enable it to function as a year-round, multiuse entertainment and function venue. The design builds on the tradition of Flemington Racecourse, while providing patrons with state-of the-art amenities and unimpeded sightlines which set the new […]
The surrounding entertainment and shopping amenities are appropriately reciprocated by creating large podium housing a light-filled retail centre, topped by three separate volumes of residential units. the stepping of the tower provides a transition from the context to the larger tower scale. The dominant element of the development is the curving tower from elevated over […]
Designed to host discerning local and international guests, the 227-room hotel will offer world-class amenities including a rooftop bar and restaurant, wellness facilities and event spaces. The design draws on international influences while celebrating local natural materials, creating a refined and distinctly Australian experience. Buchan has been engaged by Lendlease as Architect and Interior Designer […]
Working within the constraints of the existing building, Buchan has designed an additional level, providing another 2,850sqm for dining facilities. Importantly, this level seamlessly integrates into the existing refurbished club. The use of natural materials, such as stone and wood, assist to create an inviting environment. A spacious grand foyer is a central meeting point […]
There are five retail anchor stores, a luxury precinct of 40 premium retailers, 50 eateries, a 14-screen cinema complex, a gym and a spa. But, the most striking feature is the curving glass roof that is the defining design feature of the development, atop a figure eight layout with two principal levels and a full […]
The 176,515sqm of retail comprises two major department stores, over 300 individual retail units, restaurants and cafes, cinemas and leisure outlets. A curving glazed roof sits above a three-level retail mall that complements an outdoor boulevard. The area operates 24 hours a day with a vibrant mix of shopping and dining opportunities, supplemented by 5,000 […]
Buchan worked alongside client QIC to reinvigorate the Centre, designing a space that captures the attention of a growing community. Led by Buchan’s interiors team, the project involved repurposing the existing 20,000 sqm footprint, which spans two levels of the Centre. The design rejects the typical ‘white plasterboard mall/, instead using textural elements and abundant […]